2. The economic function of education: refers to the role of education in social and economic development. With the rapid development of social production technology, means and methods, education plays an increasingly important role in promoting social and economic growth, and its position in social and economic life is also steadily improving.
3. The cultural function of education: Culture and education are intrinsically and naturally related. Education and culture are mutually inclusive, mutually restrictive and interdependent, and serve as ends and means for each other. Without culture, education is like machine production, lacking raw materials and education.